Side Effects

Drug information provided by: Merative, Micromedex®

Along with its needed effects, a medicine may cause some unwanted effects. Although not all of these side effects may occur, if they do occur they may need medical attention.

Check with your doctor immediately if any of the following side effects occur:

Less common

  1. Stomach pain

Incidence not known

  1. Bloody, black, or tarry stools
  2. bone pain
  3. constipation, severe
  4. difficulty having a bowel movement
  5. itching, skin rash
  6. loss of appetite
  7. seizures
  8. severe stomach pain, cramping, or burning
  9. trouble breathing
  10. unusual tiredness or weakness
  11. vomiting of material that looks like coffee grounds, severe and continuous
  12. vomiting, severe

Get emergency help immediately if any of the following symptoms of overdose occur:

Symptoms of overdose

  1. Headache

Some side effects may occur that usually do not need medical attention. These side effects may go away during treatment as your body adjusts to the medicine. Also, your health care professional may be able to tell you about ways to prevent or reduce some of these side effects. Check with your health care professional if any of the following side effects continue or are bothersome or if you have any questions about them:

More common

  1. Nausea

Incidence not known

  1. Belching
  2. heartburn
  3. indigestion
  4. stomach discomfort or upset
  5. tooth injury

Other side effects not listed may also occur in some patients. If you notice any other effects, check with your healthcare professional.

Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to the FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.